Inflation describes the rise in general price levels, or the loss in purchasing power of your money over time. Generally, a moderate, stable level of inflation is a sign of a healthy economy — it’s believed to encourage economic growth. Analyst

NFTs

Nov 1st, 2022 3m 8s

"Fungible" means "replaceable by another identical item, interchangeable". Digital assets such as images, gifs, or music files are inherently fungible — making an exact copy is easy. Non-fungible means an item is unique and can’t be replaced. N

Market Volatility

Nov 1st, 2022 3m 53s

Market volatility is a measure of its overall price dispersion — the size and frequency of the price swings around the market’s average price. Most link market volatility to price declines, but in fact it describes both upwards and downwards mo

Interest Rates

Nov 1st, 2022 4m 32s

Interest is the cost of borrowing money. It is often expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed —this is the interest rate. As a lender of money, you receive interest as payment for providing the funds and taking on the risk of lending. A

RRSP

Nov 1st, 2022 3m 45s

An RRSP is an investment account that is registered with the federal government and primarily used to save for retirement. Within an RRSP account, you can invest in a variety of assets — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. There are yearly l

Cryptocurrency

Nov 1st, 2022 4m 55s

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that can be used as an alternative form of payment. Bitcoin and Ether are two examples. Cryptocurrencies use blockchains (a shared online database or ledger) with complex cryptography to process

TFSA

Nov 1st, 2022 3m 36s

A TFSA is an investment account that is registered with the federal government. Within a TFSA, you can invest in a variety of assets — stocks, bond, mutual funds, and more. There are yearly limits to how much you can contribute to a TFSA. You d

Paying taxes as a physician

Nov 29th, 2021 17m 7s

In this episode Stephanie Lewis and special guest Curtis Anderson tackle the topic of taxes and how physician families can plan strategically to save on taxes and reach their financial goals faster. Legal disclaimers and full transcript availab

Should physicians incorporate or not?

Nov 29th, 2021 12m 26s

Host Alex Cheung and special guest Gareth Canning talk about a big decision many physicians face – whether to incorporate or not. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here:

Estate planning as a physician

Nov 29th, 2021 17m 48s

This week Angele LeBlanc and special guest Patricia Schmeichel get into some of the details about estate planning – why it’s important and the unique factors that physicians should consider to ensure their estate plan is executed the way they w

Planning for retirement as a physician

Nov 22nd, 2021 17m 52s

Whether you are just at the beginning of your medical journey or a seasoned physician, your retirement plan is important in making sure that you and your family are taken care of. In this episode, hosted by Curtis Anderson with special guest St

Why physicians and their families need a financial plan

Nov 15th, 2021 16m 30s

In this episode, hosted by Aaron Theilade with special guest Jeff Blain, we discuss the importance of financial planning for physicians and their families. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-

What you need to know financially as a physician spouse

Nov 15th, 2021 23m 38s

In this episode, hosted by Thuy Chou with special guest Chris Warner, we focus on spouses and partners of physicians, and discuss their unique experiences as part of physician households. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: ht

Buying a house as a resident or young physician

Nov 8th, 2021 21m 42s

Buying a home is a massive undertaking for anyone. In this episode, hosted by Tanis Roadhouse with special guest Gareth Canning, we talk about the decision of whether to buy property as a resident or new-in-practice physician, the advantages to

Physicians and Debt

Nov 8th, 2021 16m 30s

In this episode, hosted by Tanis Roadhouse with special guest Aimee King, we dive into the world of debt – more importantly medical training debt and how to pay it off. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.

Financing your medical school education

Nov 1st, 2021 21m 41s

In this episode, hosted by Chris Warner with special guest Aimee King, we focus on everything you need to know about financing your medical training. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-litera

Why physician finances are different

Nov 1st, 2021 19m 19s

In this inaugural episode, hosted by Pamela Allen with special guest Samantha Findlay, we talk about why physician finances are so unique, how it impacts the whole family, and how MD Financial Management can help with physician-focused advice.